Bulgaria. Kingdom. Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius. A Fine Grand Cross Set. Badge. 82mm. Silver gilt and pale blue, blue and red enamels. Nimbate, enameled facing gold Saints, EX ORIENTE LUX in blue on gold around, on the back medallion, the royal cipher on red, XVIII - MAJUS MDCCCCIX in blue letters around. Pale blue enameled cross arms, gilt fleurs on red flames in angle. With gilt and red enameled chain - alternating fleurs and Bulgarian lions, 21". Breast Star. By C.F. Rothe, Vienna. 77mm. Silver, gold, and enamels. Chiseled and pierced red enameled wings and rays, Seraphim at center set on a silver cross plaque, silver fleurs on red enameled flames in angles. Vertical pinback. FR, greyhound and "A' marks on back; C.F. ROTHE, WIEN and double "A" marks on pin. With light brown Grand Cross sash. In original "bombe" style, purple-lined case. Small chip to bottom of Seraphim. Otherwise Extremely Fine. A rare and attractive set..
Estimate: $5000 - $6000